The Pace Invader
The Pace Invader is a podcast about the miles that shape us. In each episode, I chat with everyday runners about why they run, what they’ve learned along the way, and the stories behind their strides.
From first 5Ks to marathon memories, mental health to mid-run music choices, we talk honestly about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you’re training hard, running slow, or just thinking about lacing up—these are real voices from real runners, usually recorded just after Parkrun while the sweat (and endorphins) are still fresh.
Because everyone’s running story is worth telling.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
Matt - Running for Connection
Not everyone loves running for the running itself — and that’s okay.
This week on The Pace Invader, I speak with Matt, a Weymouth runner who describes his parkruns as “40 minutes of pain” that he does…
126 Marathons, 44 Ironmans: A Lifetime of Running with Mark Kleanthous
Running since 1980, today’s guest has completed 126 marathons and 44 Ironmans across 22 countries, including two starts at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. He ran the first London Marathon in…
Tom: From Parkrun to Hi-Rox
Tom’s only five parkruns in — but he’s already hooked. What started as a way to prepare for Hi-Rox has turned into chasing personal bests, early-morning 5Ks, and testing himself against friends in t…
Richard - It's all about focus
Richard has been running for over 20 years, ever since training for a Kilimanjaro trek led him to charity 10Ks and then marathons, ultras, and orienteering adventures. In this conversation, we cover …
Hetan: From Couch to 250, One Parkrun at a Time
Hetan doesn’t call himself a runner — but with almost 250 parkruns under his belt, I’d disagree.
He started before COVID with Couch to 5K, and now rarely misses a Saturday. We talk about his proudest …
Jason, the Parkrun Tourist extreme
Jason started running at 48, just to keep in touch with some mates — and now he’s done over 110 different parkruns across Australia and the UK. We met at Seaton parkrun (pebbles, pain, and a lovely s…
Just Matt – Back on the Start Line
Matt hasn’t run since August last year — and today, he came back.
We catch up after Weymouth Parkrun at the end of June 2025. In this honest and often funny conversation, he shares what it took to get…
“Just Keep Going” – Ray on Running, Resilience & Remembering Why
In this episode, I talk with Ray—66 years old and running for the joy of it. He shares how he got back into running thanks to a neighbour, and why he values going solo, a steady pace, and peaceful su…
The Plodder’s Superpower – "Happy Marathon Girl", Bev on running without a top gear
In this debut episode, I talk with Bev—marathon runner, music lover, and proud plodder—about how running unexpectedly became part of her life. She opens up about starting out with no fitness, finding…